What is up with FPN?

[dannzeman]

And people are welcome. I don't want to post much about our Board here on someone else's Board, save in low key fashion to note that there are places to play... and places that can grow... when the main playground is toxic and pushy for cash. Fountain Pen Network seems pretty toxic these days.

At FPB, we have very little (really very little) moderation and no thread deletions. FBG seems pretty mellow too. Since I joined here recently mainly to provide caution about a sales situation that had provoked caution at FPB, it has become clear to me that there is a nice cadre of collectors here. If possibly I find the time, perhaps I'll start posting here one of my "vintage pen eye candy" threads once a week or so, an interesting and appealing old pen designed to provoke some curiosity about old pens. You'd be amazed how many modern pens owe so much to old pens.

David, feel free to post about FPB all you like. It's a resource for vintage pens that's unmatched elsewhere online and the more people that know about it the better.

[david i]

"David, feel free to post about FPB all you like. It's a resource for vintage pens that's unmatched elsewhere online and the more people that know about it the better. "

Thanks. That is very gracious

regards

david

[Sailor Kenshin]

As of this moment, the FPN site has been porn-jacked. Steer well clear of it until this resolves.

[Jon Szanto]

And I thought it was just me - hit me this morning. When it rains, it pours.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I went there from an ipad. I guess regular pc users might want to run extra virus scans.

[david i]

I swear I didn't do it...

[PointyThings]

I swear I didn't do it...

Spreading virus-laden porn where ever you go

[david i]

I swear I didn't do it...

Spreading virus-laden porn where ever you go

Hey, that's mean. I've had my shots...

-d

[PointyThings]

I swear I didn't do it...

Spreading virus-laden porn where ever you go

Hey, that's mean. I've had my shots...

-d

OK, so NON-virus-laden porn...

[Pensfan]

and it's down... again

[OakIris]

I know! Claiming another attack....maybe the anti-banning beetles are chewing and clawing their way into the fortress to teach admin the error of their ways!

Holly

[KrazyIvan]

I was on this morning looking around and did not notice anything odd. I must have left before it started. Have not been back all day.

[Manny]

Tellin' you all right now...it wasn't me.

[fountainpenkid]

Tellin' you all right now...it wasn't me.

I know...it is quite funny to be honest. (however annoying it may be for those who are using the network)

[earthdawn]

David, feel free to post about FPB all you like. It's a resource for vintage pens that's unmatched elsewhere online and the more people that know about it the better.

Pure class.... thats awesome to see...

[Sailor Kenshin]

Is it back? I'm afraid to look.

[writingrav]

I have never been a fan of FPN. From the moment I first registered I felt overwhelmed. It felt difficult to navigate and intimidating. I would only very occasionally log on to look for something or just see what was up. Anyway, recently I tried to order a bottle of FPN ink. Followed directions, sent an email with what I wanted etc. That was at least two weeks ago and I've had no response. What's up with that?

[Sailor Kenshin]

Things seemed a bit more relaxed and open when I first joined....now you have to write an ad to GIVE pens away? O_o

[KrazyIvan]

I have never been a fan of FPN. From the moment I first registered I felt overwhelmed. It felt difficult to navigate and intimidating. I would only very occasionally log on to look for something or just see what was up. Anyway, recently I tried to order a bottle of FPN ink. Followed directions, sent an email with what I wanted etc. That was at least two weeks ago and I've had no response. What's up with that?

I sent mine in about a month and a half ago. It was received blank for some reason. ~3 weeks ago I received an email from Wim asking if it was a legitimate order. I corrected it and have not heard anything since.

[fountainpenkid]

...and they're down again...for the 3rd time in the past month.